Audience: SQX

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Comments

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[they lean forward a bit to peer at the bottles.]

Um, oh! I've only tried some with Wrath before. This feels like--well, like a really forbidden exchange!

[shiftingwinds]

Forbidden...? Are you not supposed to drink, or something?

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Oh, no, no, no, nothing like that! Well, I'm probably not meant to drink on the job, you know. They make me kind of sleepy.

I might just fall asleep on you!

[shiftingwinds]

If that happens, we'll just take a nap!

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You really are just too darn nice to me, you know.

[but they sound maybe a bit amused!]

Which one should I try first?

[shiftingwinds]

That depends on what flavors you like! Do you prefer sweet things, or...?

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Ah, well, I just don't know. Hmmm.

[there is a long moment of thoughtfulness.]

Something sweet!

[shiftingwinds]

Peaches are sweet, so let's start with this...

[time to open that bottle of peach wine and pour some out for them both.]

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Okay! Wow, this is actually really exciting! Okay, okay. I'm ready!

[they wait patiently for theirs to be filled, and then they pick it up to sniff.]

Ahhh. I've never had a peach a day in my life! But it smells really darn good!

[shiftingwinds]

You've never had a peach? I didn't think they were that rare...

[I SWEAR TO GOD THIS HAS ME ALL THE MORE CONVICNED THIS IS HYPNOS.]

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[stop erasing hypnos' peaches britt]

Nope, never! Well! As Wrath would say, "chug, chug, chug"!

[anyway, they drink it finally somewhere in the darkness of the hood.]

Oh, wow! That's definitely some strong stuff!

[shiftingwinds]

[you know what i should have done. i should have had sqx bring pomegranate liqueur. FUCK.]

It's not too strong for you, is it?

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N-No! [they're coughing a little though, it's fine.] No, no, this is very good! Wow!

[shiftingwinds]

[she looks concerned at the coughing!!]

Maybe I should have brought along some water, too...

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[they wave a hand dismissively.]

It's fine, it's fine! You don't have to worry!

[shiftingwinds]

If you're sure...

[she'll just keep an eye on them!!]

So, what do you think? Do you want to keep that one, or should we sample some of the others?

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Oh, I think it'd be exciting to try some of the others, too! What are they?

[shiftingwinds]

This one has... ah, coconut? It seemed a little sweet when I tried it earlier.

[taps one of the bottles.]

I haven't tasted the others yet.

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[hmmm. they seem to consider a moment.]

How about we... um, try one together!

[shiftingwinds]

[jesus shit my work connection blocks bevmo's website. uhhh. sqx holds up the bottle of a bright blue liquid that i can't remember the name of.]

How about this?

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[oh mood]

Sure thing! Wow. I've never really shared any kind of drink with anyone before.

[shiftingwinds]

Well... now you have!

[smiling, sqx opens up the bottle and pours them both some bright blue booze]

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[hm. hopefully this doesn't taste as bad as the despair juice.]

You're right! It's... wow. I don't know what to say other than... thanks!

[shiftingwinds]

[there are two reviews on the bevmo site for it. one is a one-star review that says AWFUL ALCOHOL, the other is a five-star review that says it's a bestseller. what is the truth.]

You're welcome, Sloth! I'm glad we're friends!

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[I'M LOSING IT bevmo why. we can flip a coin.]

I... Yeah!

[they seem incredibly embarrassed, wow!! very moved, much shy.]

I've never had a toast with anyone before, but I guess there's a first time for everything!